Affordable Housing

HUD: Local Goverments Invited to Request Thriving Communities Technical Assistance to Align Housing and Infrastructure Investments

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opened the portal for local governments to request technical assistance for its Thriving Communities technical assistance program. This funding will help local governments ensure housing needs are considered as part of their larger infrastructure investment plans, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. The Bipartisan Infrastructure…

FHFA: Input Requested on Enterprise Single-Family Social Bond Program

Agency will also host public listening session Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a Request for Input (RFI) on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (together, the Enterprises) social bond policy. On March 28, 2023, FHFA will also host a public listening session​ to allow for additional input. Currently, each Enterprise issues labeled multifamily social bonds—neither issues…

HUD: Nearly $315 Million Awarded in Historic Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness

The first of its kind package of grants and vouchers follows progress of 100,000 people and families housed and 40,000 housing units added to development pipeline by House America communities oday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing the first set of communities to receive grants and vouchers to address homelessness…

HUD: New Resources Announced for Advancing Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking

New Website, Technical Assistance and Enforcement Guidance Strengthen Protections for Survivors Applying for and Living in HUD-Assisted Properties Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new resources to advance housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These resources…

HUD: Rental Assistance Demontration Transaction Closed in South San Francisco, CA to Preserve 40 Affordable Rental Homes for Seniors

Transaction supports significant renovation of rental homes at multifamily property with a HUD project-based rental assistance contract. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing announced today that it recently closed a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with Bridge Housing, a non-profit housing provider, to support the preservation and renovation of…

HUD: Loan Guarantee Announced for Laredo, TX Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Project

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $4.1 million loan guarantee to the City of Laredo, Texas. The loan guarantee, offered through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108), will be used to finance the Southern Hotel Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Project. The project will rehabilitate an existing historical building…

HUD: $15 Million Loan Guarantee Announced for Cleveland, OH Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Project

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $15 million loan guarantee to the City of Cleveland, Ohio. The loan guarantee, offered through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108), will be used to finance the construction of the Centennial Project in downtown Cleveland. Cleveland will use the Section 108…

FEMA: Nearly $422 Million Invested to Renovate Public Housing Complexes in Recovery from Hurricane Maria

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently approved about $422 million to restore and renovate 37 residential properties belonging to the Public Housing Administration (PHA) due to damage caused by Hurricane María. These works will benefit over 5,400 families throughout the island. As part of the agency’s commitment to help Puerto Rico by mitigating future…

HUD: Over 100,000 Families & Individuals Housed through “House America” Homelessness Initiative

Milestone surpasses goal set by HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and achieved by organizing leaders from 105 communities across 31 states and territories and the District of Columbia U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced that states, municipalities, and tribes who joined House America have housed more than…

HUD: $5.5 Million in Funding Opportunity Announced for Hispanic Serving Institutions

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $5.5 million for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to establish research Centers of Excellence (COEs) to conduct housing and community development research. This funding opportunity will help strengthen capacity and invest in innovative and actionable research to address issues regarding housing, economic development,…